School district or education agency · NCES 1916440

Lawton-Bronson Community School District

Bronson, IA

District overview See comparisons

Students745

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools2

operational schools · 2023–24

Students745

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$11,483

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictIAUnited States

Academic standing2025

60th percentile48th percentile45th percentile

This district is 12 percentile points higher than the state figure and 15 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

14.5%24.7%27.8%

This district is 10.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 13.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$16,909$17,383$19,509

This district is $474 per student lower than the state figure and $2,600 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$11,483$13,078$15,859

This district is $1,595 per student lower than the state figure and $4,376 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$1,148$2,677$1,964

This district is $1,529 per student lower than the state figure and $816 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$767$479$336

This district is $288 per student higher than the state figure and $431 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$1,283$1,945$1,793

This district is $662 per student lower than the state figure and $510 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$7,316$8,057$8,742

This district is $741 per student lower than the state figure and $1,426 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$2,124$2,701$3,769

This district is $577 per student lower than the state figure and $1,645 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$751$10,269$11,715

This district is $9,518 per student lower than the state figure and $10,964 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$1,806$960$869

This district is $846 per student higher than the state figure and $937 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

15:114:115:1

This district is 1.0 students per teacher higher than the state figure and about the same as the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

414:1348:1376:1

This district is 66 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 38 students per counselor higher than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

130.3153.3138.9

This district is 23.0 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 8.6 staff per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

24.828.218.5

This district is 3.4 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 6.3 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.00.60.9

This district is 0.6 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.9 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

91.2%99.5%99.0%

This district is 8.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 7.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

0.0%2.8%2.6%

This district is 2.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

6.6%5.8%2.9%

This district is 0.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

0.9%7.7%12.0%

This district is 6.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

9.6%12.9%14.0%

This district is 3.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%100.0%95.8%

This district is about the same as the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+5.5%+0.9%+0.5%

This district is 4.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

18.3%40.1%50.6%

This district is 21.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 32.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

3.2%13.2%9.0%

This district is 10.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

10.4%6.2%5.1%

This district is 4.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

4.7%12.1%14.4%

This district is 7.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K49 students

6.6%

Kindergarten–grade 5291 students

39.1%

Grades 6–8163 students

21.9%

Grades 9–12242 students

32.5%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten49

Kindergarten54

Grade 143

Grade 241

Grade 355

Grade 454

Grade 544

Grade 648

Grade 765

Grade 850

Grade 966

Grade 1050

Grade 1170

Grade 1256

Students by race and ethnicity

White683 (91.7%)

Hispanic/Latino29 (3.9%)

Two or more races26 (3.5%)

Black or African American4 (0.5%)

American Indian or Alaska Native3 (0.4%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

49Students enrolled in pre-K

3.8Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

13.0:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District6.6%

IA5.8%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

97All district staff, full-time equivalent

49.2Teachers, full-time equivalent

1.8School counselors, full-time equivalent

18.5Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

2.3School administrators, full-time equivalent

1.8Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers3.8 FTE

Kindergarten teachers3.5 FTE

Elementary teachers25.4 FTE

Secondary teachers16.5 FTE

Instructional coordinators2.9 FTE

District administrators4.4 FTE

District administrative support1.2 FTE

School administrative support2 FTE

Library and media support0.9 FTE

Other support staff12.1 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

57Total completers

52Regular diplomas

5Other state-recognized credentials

0Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District91.2%

IA99.5%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District0.0%

IA2.8%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

0.9%Students learning English6 students · 2 of 2 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.9%

IA7.7%

U.S.12.0%

9.6%Students receiving IDEA special-education services63 students · 2 of 2 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District9.6%

IA12.9%

U.S.14.0%

0.3%English learners also receiving IDEA services2 students · 2 of 2 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.3%

IA1.2%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

48Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

IA100.0%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

639children ages 5 to 17

30estimated to live in families below the poverty line

4.7%about 1 in 21 school-age children

District4.7%

IA12.1%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in IA receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Lisbon Community School DistrictLisbon, IA759 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →Missouri Valley Community School DistrictMissouri Valley, IA745 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →West Fork Community School DistrictRockwell, IA760 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Logan-Magnolia Community School DistrictLogan, IA728 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →Ogden Community School DistrictOgden, IA771 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Fem304 assessments

66 out of 100

Students not economically disadvantaged470 assessments

64 out of 100

White students578 assessments

61 out of 100

Mal318 assessments

54 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students152 assessments

47 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

1Elementary schools

1High schools

2Rural setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

4%Federal

43.9%State

52.1%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$11,483Total current spending per student

$7,052Instruction per student

$3,850Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$487KFederal revenue4% of total revenue

$5.3MState revenue43.9% of total revenue

$6.3MLocal revenue52.1% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$7,052Instructionper student

$3,850Student and instructional supportper student

$1,283Special educationper student

$1,095Building operations and maintenanceper student

$699Student transportationper student

$582Food servicesper student

$247Technologyper student

People costs

$5.3MSalaries$7,316 per student

$1.5MEmployee benefits$2,124 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$551KEquipmentFY 2023

$824KCapital outlay$1,148 per student

$273KConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$539KDebt outstanding at year end$751 per student

$241KNew debt issuedFY 2023

$1.3MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$47KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$48KTitle I$67 per student

$33KIDEA special education$46 per student

$6KCareer and technical education$8 per student

$165KChild nutrition$230 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$11,140

FY 2023$11,483

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$1,173

FY 2023$1,148

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$2,259

FY 2023$751

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2118.5%

122 of 658 students

2021–2214.4%

95 of 658 students

2022–2314.5%

99 of 683 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE2 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE2 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs2 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

8Out-of-school suspensions2 reporting schoolsSee schools →28In-school suspensions2 reporting schoolsSee schools →5Law-enforcement referrals2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests2 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi2 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber2 reporting schools

0Student devices reported2 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports2 reporting schoolsSee schools →6Threats involving a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats without a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →12Attacks without a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents2 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?14.5% chronically absent2022–23 · 683 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?5 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$11,483current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?414:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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